Manhattan Repertory Theatre Hosts BLACK GIRL LOST, 7/7-9

Ebony magazine published an article in its May issue indicating that, according to FBI statistics, 273,985 people of color were reported missing in the United States in 2010. In eight of 10 of those cases, the victims were African-American. We all know the names Laci Peterson, Chandra Levy and Natalee Holloway--- but how many of us know the name Matrice Richardson? In "Black Girl Lost" two mothers, one Black and one White, have daughters that are missing at the same time. "Black Girl Lost" explores the issue of greater media coverage given to missing White women than those of other ethnicities and how mothers and families try to cope when a child is missing. How do you go on when you can't find your child?

"Black Girl Lost" is written by Mary McCallum, who has also penned "The 70% Club" (NY International Fringe Festival selection and winner of "Best Feature" at the International Black Film Festival of Nashville), "70% More", "The ‘D' Word" and "Fly, Girl!" . Ms. McCallum states, "I read about the stories of African-American women who have vanished, and it breaks my heart to think about what their mothers, families and friends must be going through. And yet, while we hear a lot in the media about high-profile cases of women who have disappeared, we rarely hear as much about African-American women and other minorities. I wanted to write a story that might help bring awareness to this issue. I think that showing the two women's experiences, one Caucasian and one African-American, shows the contrasts between how the two cases are handled, but at the same time shows that at the end of the day all mothers - no matter what their race - just want the best for their children and want them to be safe.

 

What: "Black Girl Lost"

A Stage Play written and directed by Mary McCallum

Who: Manhattan Repertory Theatre Summer Fest 2011 presented by SistaStyle Productions

Where: Manhattan Repertory Theatre is located at 303 W. 42nd Street at 8th Avenue, NY, NY on the Third Floor. (Directly across the street from Port Authority Bus Terminal)

When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 7th, 8th, and 9th at 7pm

Tickets: $20 -Manhattan Rep Ticket Line (646) 329-6588

 

For information can be found at http://www.manhattanrep.com